John Putnam's Collection
of Alaskan
Archaeological Materials from St. Lawrence Island

One little known aspect of John's collecting is his excellent collection
of Alaskan archaeological materials from St. Lawrence Island. Many of the
artifacts are delicately carved ivory, others are made of bone, wood and
stone. John's donation of these artifacts to the Archaeology division at
the Burke Museum has been an important contribution to the research of the
St. Lawrence region.